i always look forward to the daily "Best Korea" fark thread. It never disappoints. Came her for Dennis Rodman as Obama, leaving satisfied like a rainbow shooting unicorn that was captured by Glorious Leader.

a spokesperson for North Korea declared that the film was "an act of war", arguing that "making and releasing a movie on a plot to hurt our top-level leadership is the most blatant act of terrorism and war and will absolutely not be tolerated."

Uh oh!

A merciless counter-measure" has been promised in return if the release of the film goes ahead.

Team America pulled off quite a feat when it was released. It got conservatives to cheer a movie that savaged right wing "bomb first, ask questions later" foreign policy because they also blew up Michael Moore.

The UN is there to help settle political disputes. A movie made by a private citizen that has no government backing whatsoever is not political in nature. Our government can't stop him from releasing that film. The UN can't stop him. There is no legal basis for it at all.

So what the hell does he expect the UN to do?

I suppose growing up and getting a sense of humor is WAY too much to ask...

The UN is there to help settle political disputes. A movie made by a private citizen that has no government backing whatsoever is not political in nature. Our government can't stop him from releasing that film. The UN can't stop him. There is no legal basis for it at all.

So what the hell does he expect the UN to do?

I suppose growing up and getting a sense of humor is WAY too much to ask...

I think it's probably more the result of them being cuckoo bananas and needing to get all head asplodey over everything in order to maintain their image (mostly to their own people

But I suppose it's reasonable to also consider that to NK, there is no difference between the state and the individual. Part and parcel. They would view the actions of a private citizen here as being approved or supported by the state.

gunga galunga:Team America pulled off quite a feat when it was released. It got conservatives to cheer a movie that savaged right wing "bomb first, ask questions later" foreign policy because they also blew up Michael Moore.

dfenstrate:gunga galunga: Team America pulled off quite a feat when it was released. It got conservatives to cheer a movie that savaged right wing "bomb first, ask questions later" foreign policy because they also blew up Michael Moore.

And that is why I love watching South Park and other Parker and Stone productions. They tend to make fun of politics every chance they get. And do not take sides on issues... leaning more towards the middle ground.

Why would the UN even consider the concerns of a nation that is actively murdering its citizens?

Hey NK brass: die in a very hot fire, all of you. I'd donate my life savings to anything that stops your crimes against humanity or humiliates you. You are nearly unrivalled in the 'worst people on Earth' contest. Take your well deserved mocking with dignity you farking trash.

Diogenes:durbnpoisn: Here is the obvious point that NK will never understand.

The UN is there to help settle political disputes. A movie made by a private citizen that has no government backing whatsoever is not political in nature. Our government can't stop him from releasing that film. The UN can't stop him. There is no legal basis for it at all.

So what the hell does he expect the UN to do?

I suppose growing up and getting a sense of humor is WAY too much to ask...

I think it's probably more the result of them being cuckoo bananas and needing to get all head asplodey over everything in order to maintain their image (mostly to their own people

But I suppose it's reasonable to also consider that to NK, there is no difference between the state and the individual. Part and parcel. They would view the actions of a private citizen here as being approved or supported by the state.

That IS an interesting way to put it. In their view, EVERYONE is representative of the government. Because that's what they expect of their people. In that respect, his point of view makes sense. Except that he will never see the point that, other nations DON'T think that way, just because THEY do.

Now I wonder if someone could explain why it is that Best leader is constantly thinking that the US is an inch away from invading NK. Is that just his propoganda, to show his people that he don't take no shiat?

durbnpoisn:That IS an interesting way to put it. In their view, EVERYONE is representative of the government. Because that's what they expect of their people. In that respect, his point of view makes sense. Except that he will never see the point that, other nations DON'T think that way, just because THEY do.

Now I wonder if someone could explain why it is that Best leader is constantly thinking that the US is an inch away from invading NK. Is that just his propoganda, to show his people that he don't take no shiat?

It's really hard to say with those guys. Do the ones at the top of the crazypants hierarchy actually realize what they're doing? Are they consciously operating within the paradigm and supporting propaganda they constructed? Or have they, too, fully succumbed to the effects of the Kool Aid?

dfenstrate:Jim from Saint Paul: dfenstrate: Jim from Saint Paul: Jim from Saint Paul: I swear to God if Seth Rogen starts WW3 then I will BLAME every last one of you motherfarkers who thinks he's funny.